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Barwell Second Ridge

Near Diamond Valley · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 24 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Barwell Second Ridge is a 12.4 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.2 km each way. The route gains 568 m in total and tops out at 1,818 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Lost in Time at 2.3 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for mountain biking.

Length
12.4km
6.2 km each way
Elevation gain
568m
Estimated time
4h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,818m
Lowest point
1,465m

Elevation profile

1,465 m to 1,818 m
1,8181,465 0 km6.2 km

Highest point 1,818 m, lowest 1,465 m, 568 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 32% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 km
Model
2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

  1. 2.0 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.7763° N, 114.5923° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30